Antiquing has quickly become one of America’s favorite pastimes. Browsing in and out of Atlanta antique stores, looking for a hidden treasure is not only fun, but also exposes us to our rich history. And as antiquing becomes more popular, we get more requests for Sandy Springs appraisals. People are anxious to find out if what they’ve come across is the real thing or faux.
Unfortunately because there is so much to learn about antiques, even those who have had a few years of experience with the hobby can be taken by some tricky craftsmanship. There are lots of ways to make something new look like a period piece and unless you have a professional trained eye, you too could be fooled. Having an expert give you an appraisal in Sandy Springs is the best way to know exactly what you have.
Aardvark Antiques and Estate Liquidators is known for our outstanding reputation for uncompromising honesty, integrity, professionalism, and service. When you need an Sandy antique Springs appraisal, you get the very best from Aardvark Antiques and Estate Liquidators.
All of our antique appraisals are conducted by Charles Pharr Jr. (Mr. Aardvark) of Gainesville, Ga. with the help of a meticulous group of antique appraisers. Because the antique field branches out into so many different areas, it is quite impossible for one person to be an expert in every area.
Aardvark Antiques and Estate Liquidators has a team of professionals who individually have their own area of expertise, while collectively making up a diverse and knowledgeable group of antique appraisers.
Our professional antique appraisers are always adding to their wealth of knowledge by attending seminars and training classes. The more we learn, the better we serve you. We’ll always give you an honest appraisal and trustworthy information on a piece based on our research. You will never be misled. Because there are so many areas of antiques, if we don’t know, we’ll tell you. We conduct our business with honesty and integrity.
There are a few things to keep in mind before purchasing an antique that can help steer you clear of imitations. The first being, if it looks new, it probably is. If you’re told an art piece made of porcelain dates back to the 19th century, you should notice some normal wear. Anything that is over 100 years old is expected to have some form of chipping, cracking, or discoloration. To what degree is another story, but you should definitely see the effects time has taken on an item.
Unfortunately detecting the age of an item is not always that easy. As with everything, there are some people who would like to pass off a fake to an unsuspecting novice antique collector. From banging furniture with chains to soaking linens in teas, it’s difficult to know what’s truly in front of you. And to be fair, some of these reproductions look alarmingly similar to the original. Even sellers who are new to the business may not know they’re selling fakes.
That’s why it’s so important to find an expert you can trust. For all of your Sandy Springs antique appraisals , you should turn to the professionals at Aardvark Antiques and Estate Liquidators. Aardvark Antiques and Estate Liquidations has the knowledge and skills to appraise just about anything. We appraise it all.
Our knowledge of antiques extends to antique furniture, books, fine art, collectibles, china, sterling silver, estate jewelry, modern furniture, musical instruments, household items, tools, scientific instruments, glassware, ceramics, automobiles, and much more.
Aardvark Antiques and Estate Liquidations offers professional appraisals of antiques and/or personal property by an accredited appraiser for insurance, estate liquidation, or antique value purposes. Why not hire us to provide complete, accurate, and reliable information at a reasonable hourly market rate?
Our services not only include appraisals in Sandy Springs, but also appraisals for Atlanta and surrounding areas including Alpharetta, Buford, Cumming, Decatur, Duluth, and Norcross. Please contact us for more information.
Deductions Over $500 But Not Over $5,000
If you claim a deduction over $500 but not over $5,000 for a noncash charitable contribution, you must have the acknowledgment and written records described under Deductions of At Least $250 But Not More Than $500. Your records must also include:
How you got the property, for example, by purchase, gift, bequest, inheritance, or exchange,
The approximate date you got the property or, if created, produced, or manufactured by or for you, the approximate date the property was substantially completed, and
The cost or other basis, and any adjustments to the basis, of property held less than 12 months and, if available, the cost or other basis of property held 12 months or more. This requirement, however, does not apply to publicly traded securities.
If you are not able to provide information on either the date you got the property or the cost basis of the property and you have a reasonable cause for not being able to provide this information, attach a statement of explanation to your return.
Deductions Over $5,000
If you claim a deduction of over $5,000 for a charitable contribution of one property item or a group of similar property items, you must have the acknowledgment and the written records described under Deductions Over $500 But Not Over $5,000. In figuring whether your deduction is over $5,000, combine your claimed deductions for all similar items donated to any charitable organization during the year.
Generally, you must also obtain a qualified written appraisal of the donated property from a qualified appraiser. See Deductions of More Than $5,000 in Publication 561 for more information.
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